2021 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp in M, the Trek X-Caliber in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Chisel Comp is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Trek X-Caliber L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 449 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 609 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.3° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 438 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1147 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 58 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 316 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 753 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 634 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Chisel Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel Comp, 2019 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel CompTrek X-Caliber
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Chisel CompComp | Trek X-Caliber7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | Shimano Acera MT210 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | Formula DC20, Formula DC2241 |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Bontrager Arvada |
| Pedals | not listed | VP 536 |
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